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Statistics in Forensic Science with Maria Cuellar

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Statistics in Practice with Albert Lee

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Statistics in Public Service with Ron Santos

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A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician

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By Steve Jackson As statisticians, we serve in a wide range of roles—sometimes advancing science, sometimes guiding policy, and, often, simply helping people see clarity in numbers. Most organizations need an accountant, and most can benefit from a statistician. The settings may change, but the core challenge is the same: taking data and transforming it into insight others … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician

Elizabeth J. Kelly: ‘Statistics Is for Adrenaline Junkies’

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Elizabeth J. Kelly has always loved math, and as a professional statistician at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and recreational rock climber, Elizabeth is an avid thrill-seeker who enjoys a challenge. “Math reminds me of climbing, including the need to focus, problem solve, and persevere. I guess I ended up in statistics because I am an adrenaline junky at … [Read more...] about Elizabeth J. Kelly: ‘Statistics Is for Adrenaline Junkies’

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  • Statistics and Applied Improvisation: Strange but Necessary Bedfellows
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